National Submarine Day: Add one of these tours to your trip!

National Submarine Day, celebrated annually on April 11th, commemorates the commissioning of the U.S. Navy's first modern submarine, the USS Holland (SS-1), and can be observed by visiting submarine museums or taking submarine tours. 

Here's a more detailed explanation:

• What is Submarine Day? 

  • It's a day to honor the U.S. Navy's first modern submarine, the USS Holland, which was commissioned on April 11, 1900. 

  • It's an unofficial holiday celebrating the technological advancements that make submarines possible and the people who build and work on them. 

• Where are Submarine Museums and Tours? 

  • Submarine Museums:

    • Submarine Force Library and Museum (Groton, CT) 

    • USS Blueback Submarine (Portland, OR) 

    • USS Torsque (Baltimore, MD) 

    • USS Silverides (Muskegon, MI) 

    • H.L. Hunley (Charleston, SC) 

  • Submarine Tours:

    • Monterey, CA 

    • Hawaii 

    • Some tours are offered in the form of "Hi-tech Tourist Submarines" designed for safety and comfort 

• How to Observe Submarine Day: 

  • Visit a submarine museum or take a submarine tour. 

  • Watch a film about submarines. 

  • Read a book about submarines. 

  • Listen to songs that mention submarines. 

  • Share your experiences onboard a submarine.